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A sweet first set, honey-drippin ROR, monumental Eyes. Second set started promisingly enough with a rare (for me) Jack-a-Roe, then devolved into drudge.... And please, forget the bagpipes, they made me wince! The only good thing I can say about the end of the show is that at least a few fans managed to retain some positive vibes. I've certainly seen better shows, but will probably try to forget this one. Sorry!

Seattle always has a warm stage for Ratdog.

Ed Littlefield on Steel Pedal (and a little piano), and Jori Chisholm on the Bagpipes really stretched the sound to great heights.

When Jori and the band kicked out on the Irish Traditional bagpipe special, the crowd did go wild. You need an open mind to know what's good.

The sound in the Moore Theater was mighty fine. The crowd was mature. A good time was had by all.

--Jace

This was one of my favorite shows in a long time. I agree with Jace -- the bagpipe was a highlight. Something I never would have expected to sound so perfect with the band, but now it makes perfect sense. Fun, mellow, and apprecitive crowd loved it.